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Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Customers Suffer Burns

and on April 24, 2026

The 32 Degrees Heated Socks linked to 13 burn injuries were sold at Costco for up to $46 a pair — and the company is offering full refunds to anyone who bought them.

Americans Are Moving Less. Why Is Gen Z the Outlier?

and on April 24, 2026

Bank of America data from millions of accounts shows Gen X and boomers are fleeing cold, expensive cities — while 20-somethings are flocking to places like Denver and Philadelphia even when the local job market is shrinking.

Musk Says Teslas Are an ‘Incredible Value.’ Here’s How They Compare.

and on April 24, 2026

Tesla is sitting on 50,000+ unsold EVs while claiming its cars beat the market on price — here’s what the numbers actually show.

Mitsubishi Recalls More Than 108,000 Vehicles. See Affected Models

and on April 24, 2026

The corroded cylinders can rupture or cause the liftgate to fall without warning — and while Mitsubishi will fix affected Outlanders for free, notification letters won’t arrive until June 17.

7 Catches in Medicare’s New $50 Weight-Loss Drug Deal

on April 24, 2026

Medicare will cover GLP-1s for $50 starting in July — but the fine print could leave millions of seniors empty-handed.

7 States Americans Are Desperate to Move to in 2026 — and 5 They Can’t Leave Fast Enough

on April 24, 2026

New data reveals where your money goes furthest and which states are bleeding residents.

Even with Insurance, Americans Fear Crippling Hospital Bills

and on April 24, 2026

A $4,354 hospital tab would push the average American to the financial breaking point — and seven in 10 insured adults say a bill under $10,000 would already threaten their ability to cover basic expenses.

Spirit Airlines May Fold. Is Now the Time to Fly?

and on April 24, 2026

Travel experts warn Spirit could shut down within days — and if it folds while you’re on your trip, those rescue fares on other airlines won’t be anywhere close to Spirit’s price.

Your Go-To Payment App May Not Work Abroad. What to Use Instead

and on April 24, 2026

The State Department has started warning travelers after consular offices worldwide saw Americans stranded without cash — and the list of apps that go dark the moment you leave the U.S. is longer than you’d expect.

Lowe’s Is Set to Open 5 Stores in 3 States in 2026. See Where

and on April 23, 2026

The first location opens in June in Port St. Lucie — and shoppers will find a redesigned showroom with digital signage, a 3D design visualizer, and self-service paint kiosks unlike any current Lowe’s store.

‘Rich and Unemployed’ Podcaster Sentenced for $3.8M Fraud Scheme

and on April 23, 2026

The podcast host pulled off his $3.8 million identity theft ring while already serving time at a federal halfway house for a prior fraud conviction.

Airline Satisfaction Rises, but This One Major Carrier Slipped

and on April 23, 2026

Southwest Airlines held the top spot in last year’s survey with an 80-point score — then came the assigned seating, the bag fees, and the steepest satisfaction drop of any major carrier in the country.

Could TSA Chaos Return to the Atlanta Airport? DHS Funding to Run Out

and on April 23, 2026

The emergency funds keeping TSA paychecks flowing could dry up the first week of May — and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson already saw hours-long security lines the last time officers went without pay.

Deadline Nears for Miami Beach Residents to Apply for $20,000 Floodproof Plan

and on April 23, 2026

Low-income homeowners in the flood zone could qualify for the full $20,000 with no matching funds required — but the application window slams shut April 24.

Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,000 Vehicles. See Affected Models

and on April 23, 2026

The defect can cause complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting while on the road — and a fix hasn’t been developed yet, with owner notification letters not arriving until June 12.

How Will DC Residents Receive Money from $9.9 Million Live Nation Settlement?

and on April 23, 2026

DC’s attorney general sued Ticketmaster’s parent company for hiding fees and using pressure tactics on concertgoers for a decade — and $8.9 million of the $9.9 million settlement is now earmarked to go directly back to consumers.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Will Still Be Cheap with Medicare, but There’s a Catch

and on April 22, 2026

Major insurers including Aetna and UnitedHealth walked away from Medicare’s original GLP-1 coverage plan — but a $50-a-month bridge program kicks in July 1 to keep the drugs within reach for seniors.

What Is ‘Financial Future Faking’ and How Do You Avoid It While Dating?

and on April 22, 2026

One in five daters say they want to see a match’s credit score before agreeing to a first date — and a Federal Reserve study suggests that’s not as shallow as it sounds.

Harley-Davidson Recalls Nearly 17,000 Motorcycles. See Affected Models

and on April 22, 2026

The brake line defect can cause complete rear brake failure — and most owners won’t get a notification letter until April 27.

Average Cost of Raising a Child Rises to $303,418 Nationwide

and on April 22, 2026

Daycare alone averages $17,264 a year — and in Hawaii, the full 18-year tab to raise one child climbs to nearly $413,000.

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